Regional Managing Director

As a Regional Managing Director, you will serve as a key executive leader responsible for the performance, growth, and cultural health of a multi-office region. This role oversees a team of Managing Directors and their Wealth Advisor teams, guiding them to deliver an exceptional client experience while driving strategic growth and operational excellence. You will represent Mariner at the highest level, both internally and externally, and play a central role in scaling the firm’s reach and impact.

Responsibilities

Regional Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and execute a regional growth strategy aligned with the firm’s national objectives
• Lead and mentor Managing Directors, ensuring strong team leadership, client service standards, and business development practices across all offices
• Drive accountability across teams to meet revenue, client retention, talent, and compliance goals
• Analyze regional performance data to inform decision-making, resource allocation, and planning initiatives

Talent Development & Culture

• Build a high-performance culture through coaching, succession planning, and leadership development
• Champion Mariner’s values across the region, promoting inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Partner with HR and firm leadership to identify, recruit, and retain top advisor talent

Client Engagement & Advisory Oversight

• Maintain a small number of strategic client relationships; serve as an executive sponsor or senior advisor where needed
• Support complex client planning and help teams navigate high-impact relationship or reputational situations
• Promote consistency in planning philosophy, use of platforms/tools, and delivery of Mariner’s 360° approach

Operational Excellence & Risk Management

• Oversee regulatory and operational compliance across the region, ensuring all advisors maintain a clean U4 and meet firm requirements
• Optimize regional processes to support scale, efficiency, and service consistency
• Drive adoption of enterprise tools (e.g., eMoney, MoneyGuide Pro) and enforce best practices

Market Development & Firm Advocacy

• Serve as a senior ambassador for Mariner in the marketplace; build community presence and foster key external relationships
• Provide input to national leadership on product, platform, and growth opportunities based on regional trends

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA, JD, MSFS) preferred
• Minimum 15+ years of progressive experience in wealth management, with at least 7 years in senior leadership roles overseeing multiple teams or offices
• CFP®, CFA, or Series 65 required; clean U4 with no disclosures

Skills & Knowledge

• Proven track record of managing large, complex advisory teams with consistent growth and retention success
• Deep knowledge of financial planning, investment strategy, estate planning, tax, and risk management for HNW and UHNW clients
• Executive-level communication and leadership skills; able to influence across a matrixed organization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance strategy, talent, and operations
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Note:  All Regional Managing Directors must have a clean U4 with no disclosures.

 

We welcome your interest in being a part of our firm. We believe in giving associates progressive opportunities, actively nurturing professional growth and giving back to the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse culture where everyone has the support they need to achieve their career goals. We offer an innovative workplace and a culture that fosters camaraderie, teamwork and work-life balance.

 

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